TRADITIONALLY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

traditionally

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Definition of traditionally

as in conventionally

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Recent Examples of traditionally The Ravens haven’t traditionally kept a third quarterback on the 53-man roster, but Fagnano starred throughout the preseason, completing 75 percent of his passes and throwing for 509 yards and three touchdowns. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Labor Day weekend is traditionally a popular time to visit parks. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 In many applications, for example, laser and ozone can work together to create localized contrast and bleaching effects traditionally associated with PP spray. — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 While swaps traditionally help institutions manage risk associated with currencies, commodities, securities and similar instruments, Nelson opined that Kalshi’s sports event contracts serve a fundamentally different purpose. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Russia will capitalize on these advances as well, with its longer-range drones becoming increasingly capable of performing many of the fire missions traditionally assigned to artillery. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Officials in nations that have traditionally had strong economic links with Iran have not heard much from the US this week. — Yash Roy, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 The issue is particularly sensitive in Nepal, a predominantly Hindu nation where the dead are traditionally cremated. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Snell walked Javier Báez, traditionally a free swinger, to open the frame. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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conventionally

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Gold's been rallying even as the 10-year yield tests multiyear highs and real interest rates climb, which conventionally has been considered a negative for gold, a nonyielding asset.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
After Tuesday’s stunning primary results, their ticket for November is led by outspoken Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon for Senate and conventionally moderate David Jolly for governor.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

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